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Abdulla Lutfi's latest exhibition is on display at Mestaria Gallery in Alserkal Avenue. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Lutfi’s manga-inspired art is driven by his love for Japan and the UAE

The artist, who is on the autism spectrum, only draws in black and white

'It's vital': Artists call on creative peers who fled Syria to return

The seven best video games of 2024, from Astro Bot to Call of Duty

Celebrities in town for Abu Dhabi F1, from Brad Pitt to Jake Paul

When Muhammad Ali fought in the UAE to build American mosques

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How will Syria’s cultural landscape transform?

How will Syria’s cultural landscape transform?

Is a Roman coin about to break auction records?

PodcastIs a Roman coin about to break auction records?

How the UAE is making art more and more accessible

PodcastHow the UAE is making art more and more accessible

Historic pieces and humble beginnings at Abu Dhabi Art

PodcastHistoric pieces and humble beginnings at Abu Dhabi Art

The rise of the underdog artist at music awards

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Culture Bites: Love is Blind Habibi reunites and leaves an impression on the world

PodcastLove is Blind Habibi reunites for a worldwide audience

Culture Bites

PodcastA lens on Arabia’s prehistoric world

Culture Bites

PodcastChild stars, Halloween films and the Al Sidr festival

How will Syria’s cultural landscape transform?

How will Syria’s cultural landscape transform?

Is a Roman coin about to break auction records?

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How the UAE is making art more and more accessible

PodcastHow the UAE is making art more and more accessible

Historic pieces and humble beginnings at Abu Dhabi Art

PodcastHistoric pieces and humble beginnings at Abu Dhabi Art

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PodcastThe rise of the underdog artist at music awards

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PodcastA lens on Arabia’s prehistoric world

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